Print An Image On Wax Proof Paper And Transfer To Your Guitar

[kimball492]

Saw this used on wood thought it might be usable on guitars

http://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/ho...aper-transfer/

[stan]

ah , clever.
I presume you print it backwards on the paper and then transfer it to the timber through pressure?
The paper simply "holding" an unset image and you transfer the "damp" image to the timber?

[dingobass]

Pretty much, Stan.

This takes me back to Art School and Print Making....

You just have to be carefull not to let the paper touch anything as it comes out of the printer..
It works even better if you can print onto acetate or the backing paper off sticky lables as this is much stiffer.

Then you need to get it in place fast, and whilst holding your tongue correctly and standing on one leg use a credit card to scrape the paper and thus transferring the image.
Another way is to get a print makers hard rubber roller, this gives an even better result.

Once again, Kimball has found another great snippet of info

[keloooe]

Now I'm planning yet ANOTHER kit to build to slap this onto..... Dangit GAS!

[stan]

ok cool, thanks DB and Kimball

[ponch]

Great idea hey. I use the acetate paper to do the hs logos and on the back of the neck on my guitars.

[kimball492]

Looks great Andrew, Never seen this used before .So was interesting find .Will certainly give it a go. Do you find its U.V stabil
Best wishes
Kimball

[ponch]

Yeah mate no issues as yet. I've used it under tru oil and 2k clears as well. Secret is to let it dry overnight before proceeding. I tape the transfer down over where it's going, then use a credit card to push the ink of the acetate onto the wood. Used wax paper once but the results weren't as dark and defined as acetate.

[dingobass]

Nice one Andrew

[ponch]

Thanks mate. Super easy and the results are pretty nice. Best thing is super thin finishes with no ridges from decals.